As the site's Tabletop & Merch Editor, I'm in charge of everything from board game reviews to Lego guides. If it involves rolling dice, nerdy collectibles, or an absurd number of miniatures, I'm there. Although I joined GamesRadar+ in 2018, I've been writing about games in one form or another for more than a decade - my bylines stretch back to 2012 and range from Metro.co.uk to TechRadar. I try not to use this power for evil, but can normally be found cackling over some nefarious plan I've cooked up for my group's next Dungeons & Dragons campaign. You can follow me on Twitter @thewordyben.
Latest articles by Benjamin Abbott

The best cards in MTG Final Fantasy to help you conquer the battlefield
By Abigail Shannon published
Guide Which of the many MTG Final Fantasy cards are best? Our expert weighs in

The king of all monster Lego sets is on its way with a simply enormous Lego Godzilla kit
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A new Godzilla kit has been approved as part of the Lego Ideas program

Screw Hogwarts, this might be my favorite Lego Harry Potter set right now
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deals This Lego Harry Potter set may be our favorite of the range, and you can get the Talking Sorting Hat for a record low price now

Legendary designers ditch D&D for critical roles with Critical Role in major coup
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford led D&D for years, but have now hopped across the fence to join Critical Role

Best card games: New favorites that won't get lost in the shuffle
By Benjamin Abbott published
Buying guide Best card games for every kind of mood and price range

Kill Team: Typhon introduces an unexpected twist to its competitive gameplay, and I think it might be a game-changer
By Benjamin Abbott published
Feature Kill Team: Typhon takes a very different approach thanks to Adversary Ops

SpyraThree review: "Makes all other water guns look ridiculous"
By Benjamin Abbott published
Review This futuristic blaster may be the best water gun we've ever used.

The structural perfection of this fan-made Lego Xenomorph is matched only by its hostility, and I need an official set yesterday
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Fans agree that they'd buy this amazing Lego Xenomorph set

Major board game publisher snaps up the Zombicide franchise, saving it from an uncertain future
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Major board game publisher Asmodee buys Zombicide

Some of the best Lego Star Wars sets just hit a record low price
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deals You can currently get Lego R2-D2 and the Millennium Falcon for record low prices

Lego One Piece was just revealed, and it's so much more ambitious than I expected
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Five Lego One Piece kits have just been unveiled alongside two BrickHeadz

New Lego sets for June 2025 include my favorite Fortnite kit and mega-Hogwarts
By Benjamin Abbott published
Guide Bluey, Disney, Fortnite, Marvel, Harry Potter, and more are getting new Lego sets in June

Best Disney Plus sign-up deals in 2025, and how to get the cheapest offers
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Disney Plus sign-up prices and offers are available right here, including ways to save money

Lego Talking Sorting Hat (76291) review: "A conversation starter – and I mean that literally"
By Benjamin Abbott published
Review The Lego Talking Sorting Hat is an essential purchase for Potter fans

Exclusive: Disney Villainous gets its first live action character in a new Pirates of the Caribbean expansion
By Benjamin Abbott published
News It's a pirate's life for me with this exclusive Disney Villainous board game reveal

You shall not pass, at least not until you behold this Lego Lord of the Rings book nook
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A Lego Balrog Book Nook is out on June 1

You can get an introduction to one of my all-time favorite board games for 50% less this Memorial Day
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal Disney Villainous: Introduction to Evil is half price right now

I'm all in on the new edition of Horus Heresy now it's finally been revealed, and I love how nitty-gritty its rules are
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Join us as we break down what this new edition of The Horus Heresy means

I've been playing D&D for years, but I may switch to Daggerheart thanks to one simple yet brilliant mechanic
By Benjamin Abbott published
Feature Hope and Fear are a game-changer

Best Star Wars toys in 2025, from action figures to lightsabers
By Benjamin Abbott published
Buying guide You'll find Star Wars toys to suit any age or budget here

This absurdly OP water gun "packs as much power as legally possible," is basically a grenade launcher
By Benjamin Abbott published
News SpyraGravity is a high-performance water bomb launcher
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